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Former Bills OT Cyrus Kouandjio was signed to take his roster spot. Watson got $5.5 million guaranteed in March and started 7-of-8 games. He was a huge bust and major part of the Broncos' offensive line woes; Watson is Pro Football Focus' No. 71 offensive tackle out of 75 qualifiers. Even in Oakland, Watson couldn't stay healthy. Donald Stephenson figures to replace him. Nov 8 - 9:47 AM

Broncos GM John Elway said he's "not sure" if Menelik Watson will play left tackle.

Watson played mostly right tackle in Oakland, but is currently Denver's top candidate to replace Russell Okung. That could change if the Broncos upgrade in the draft. Watson's signing could ultimately force RT Donald Stephenson into a backup role. Mar 10 - 5:39 PM

Broncos signed OT Menelik Watson, formerly of the Raiders, to a two-year, $12.25 million contract.

He also has a $6.125M option for 2019. The Broncos needed a tackle after letting Russell Okung escape to Los Angeles. Watson logged 255 snaps for Oakland last year, mostly playing at right tackle. The Broncos have now made two big moves to beef up their line by adding Watson and former Cowboys guard Ronald Leary. Watson has had a hard time staying healthy, appearing in just 37 games since entering the league in 2013. A weak tackle market dictated that Watson would get overpaid. Mar 10 - 4:01 PM

According to Klis, the Raiders are trying to keep Watson from hitting the open market before Thursday. Watson was the No. 42 overall pick in 2013, but he's missed 37-of-64 games due to injury. He tore his Achilles' and missed all of 2015 before missing time with calf and groin issues last season. Whoever signs Watson won't be able to count on him for all 16 games. Mar 8 - 1:14 PM

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Broncos GM John Elway said he's "not sure" if Menelik Watson will play left tackle.

Watson played mostly right tackle in Oakland, but is currently Denver's top candidate to replace Russell Okung. That could change if the Broncos upgrade in the draft. Watson's signing could ultimately force RT Donald Stephenson into a backup role.

Broncos signed OT Menelik Watson, formerly of the Raiders, to a two-year, $12.25 million contract.

He also has a $6.125M option for 2019. The Broncos needed a tackle after letting Russell Okung escape to Los Angeles. Watson logged 255 snaps for Oakland last year, mostly playing at right tackle. The Broncos have now made two big moves to beef up their line by adding Watson and former Cowboys guard Ronald Leary. Watson has had a hard time staying healthy, appearing in just 37 games since entering the league in 2013. A weak tackle market dictated that Watson would get overpaid.

According to Klis, the Raiders are trying to keep Watson from hitting the open market before Thursday. Watson was the No. 42 overall pick in 2013, but he's missed 37-of-64 games due to injury. He tore his Achilles' and missed all of 2015 before missing time with calf and groin issues last season. Whoever signs Watson won't be able to count on him for all 16 games.

ESPN’s Paul Gutierrez says it’s up in the air if the Raiders will re-sign free agent OT Menelik Watson.

Watson has never put together a full season since getting drafted in 2013. He was the starting right tackle out of training camp but fell behind Austin Howard after returning from a calf injury in Week 9. Watson will draw interest from multiple teams if he’s not re-signed. He’s Rotoworld’s No. 5 free-agent tackle.

Raiders RT Menelik Watson was forced from Week 3 against the Titans with a leg injury.

He went down right before half. Watson was questionable coming in with a groin injury, but made the start and this doesn't seem to be an aggravation. Watson has long been injury-prone. Rookie Vadal Alexander is in at right tackle.

Raiders RT Menelik Watson was forced from Sunday's game against the Saints with a groin injury.

Watson's backup Matt McCants then promptly went down with a left knee injury, prompting a major reshuffle along the Raiders' line. Health has been a constant issue for Watson since he was the No. 42 overall pick of the 2013 draft.

Menelik Watson is "firmly in the lead" for the Raiders' starting right tackle job.

Watson has been ahead of Austin Howard since training camp opened. He would have been the starter last year but Howard filled in after Watson tore his Achilles'. "I think it’s great to have Menelik back," said coach Jack Del Rio. "He brings a little temperament, a little athleticism to the position." Del Rio hasn't announced a starter yet but it's going to be Watson as long as he stays healthy.

Watson has appeared in just 17 games since being the No. 42 overall pick of the 2013 draft, but will apparently compete with Austin Howard opposite LT Donald Penn. Howard held his own in 2015, and probably has a leg up on the injury-prone and inexperienced Watson.

Updating a previous item, Raiders RT Menelik Watson is done for the year with a torn Achilles' tendon.

He'll be placed on injured reserve. It was originally announced as an ankle injury. The Raiders will turn to 2014 free agent flop Austin Howard at right tackle, with J'Marcus Webb manning the starting position at right guard. It's a downgrade for Oakland's offensive line from an athleticism standpoint. Watson was having a strong training camp.

"It does not look good," coach Jack Del Rio told NBC's Michele Tafoya. Watson was reportedly "bawling" when doctors informed him of the severity of his injury. The Raiders have turned back to Austin Howard to start at right tackle.

Watson's been marred by injuries since being the No. 42 pick in the 2013 draft. He appeared in just three games as a rookie before making nine starts at right tackle last season. Watson was easily one of the worst tackles in the league across 496 snaps, taking six penalties and giving up 25 combined QB sacks, hits and hurries. Watson is competing for the Raiders' swing-tackle job.

Raiders RT Menelik Watson is done for the day in Week 10 with a concussion.

The 42nd overall pick in last year's draft, Watson quietly turned in some good games after being installed as a starter, but his play had recently slipped. The Raiders have zero depth and can't afford offensive line injuries.

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Paxton Lynch has been diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain and will be sidelined 2-4 weeks.

Trevor Siemian will be under center against the Dolphins, and quite possibly the rest of the season. The injury makes 2017 another lost campaign for Lynch, the No. 26 overall pick of last year's draft. Lynch was startlingly bad in a plus matchup against the Raiders on Sunday. It's hard to see how he would be a legitimate contender for the Broncos' 2018 job.

Broncos signed fifth-round KR/WR Isaiah McKenzie to a four-year, $2.636 million contract.

His signing bonus will be around $236,000. A pint-sized return specialist at 5-foot-7, 173, McKenzie caught only 60 passes and made just 11 starts at wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs. He's not a fantasy prospect.